Congenital Heart Disease Quiz

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What is the primary difference between active and passive immunization?

Active immunization stimulates the body to produce antibodies, while passive immunization involves the administration of ready-made antibodies.

What is the purpose of a booster dose in immunization?

To enhance and prolong the immune response by providing additional exposure to the antigen.

What is the characteristic of a live attenuated organism vaccine?

It is a weakened form of the virus or bacteria that can replicate in the body to stimulate a strong immune response.

What is the primary function of a toxoid vaccine?

<p>To induce immunity against bacterial toxins by using modified, non-toxic forms of the toxins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of DNA recombinant vaccines?

<p>They use genetic engineering to produce specific antigens from the virus or bacteria, stimulating an immune response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'congenital' mean in the context of congenital heart disease?

<p>Refers to conditions present at birth, whether genetic or non-genetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Congenital Acyanotic heart conditions?

<p>The child does not appear blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the ductus arteriosus in a fetal heart?

<p>It provides a connection between the pulmonary and aortic arteries for oxygenation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the condition where a heart valve is completely closed at birth?

<p>Atresia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is commonly associated with a child having congenital heart disease?

<p>Cyanosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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